As the countdown to Christmas begins, what will you do if three wise men gift you myrrh this year? Traditionally, myrrh is used in rituals, cosmetics and medicines, however, a new paper published in RSC Advances shows that it can…
Beauty sleep is widely considered to be essential for glowing, healthy skin. Throughout the day, our bodies cycle through sleep and wakefulness based on circadian rhythms. But how the skin changes based on this master clock is not clear. A…
How do you know if tattoo ink is safe? When getting a tattoo, ink is injected and trapped in the middle layer of skin. If there are any harmful substances or allergens in the ink, it can cause a skin…
After trick or treating tonight, you may find yourself overflowing with sweets. Instead of throwing this waste food away, what if you could convert it into aeroplane fuel? This idea is explored in a new paper in Nature Communications, where…
With Halloween approaching, how can you tell if a skeleton was pregnant? A direct approach would be to look for fetal remains in the abdomen or pelvis. However, this is rare, as some burial practices surgically removed the fetus from…
Bubbles are everywhere: in fizzy drinks, baths and the stock market. Although bubbles may seem delicate and ready to pop at the slightest disturbance, a new paper in Science Advances shows that they can be a powerful force to remove…
[Originally posted on LinkedIn on 17th October 2025] This Sunday, London will host the LA Rams, an NFL team symbolised by the iconic shape of a rams’ horn. But interest in sheep horns goes far beyond sports. As shown in…
[Originally posted on LinkedIn on 14th October 2025] Could there be contaminants in a bowl of cornflakes? A new study in RSC Advances explores this question by quantifying toxic metals in cornflake products sold in Lebanon. The authors collected 21…
[Originally posted on LinkedIn on 3rd October 2025] Smart textiles incorporate electronic devices into a fabric, but if you owned a smart t-shirt how would you care for it? Throw it in the wash? Remove wrinkles by ironing? Fold it…
[Originally posted on LinkedIn on 30th September 2025] Is it possible to play tennis with light? A new paper in Science Advances shows that, with the right equipment, the answer is yes. Using a tiny tennis ball measuring 7 micrometres…
